Rising above the gathering storm : energizing and employing America for a brighter economic future /

Rising above the gathering storm : energizing and employing America for a brighter economic future /

"Today, the United States leads the world in science and technology development and enjoys a robust economy derived in large part from scientific and technological innovation. However, there are danger signs that US advantages in the marketplace and in science and technology are being threatene...

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Corporate Authors: National Academies Press (U.S.), Committee on Prospering in the Global Economy of the 21st Century (U.S.), Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (U.S.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2007.
Subjects:
Globalization.
Economic history > Forecasting.
Economic policy.
Mercado de trabalho > Estados unidos.
Globalização.
Economia > Estados unidos.
Política econômica > Estados unidos.
United States > Economic conditions > Forecasting.
United States > Economic policy.
United States.
Table of Contents:
  • Executive summary
  • A disturbing mosaic
  • Why are science and technology critical to America's prosperity in the 21st century?
  • How is America doing now in science and technology?
  • Method
  • What actions should America take in K-12 science and mathematics education to remain prosperous in the 21st century?
  • What actions should America take in science and engineering research to remain prosperous in the 21st century?
  • What actions should America take in science and engineering higher education to remain prosperous in the 21st century?
  • What actions should America take in economic and technology policy to remain prosperous in the 21st century?
  • What might life in the United States be like if it is not competitive in science and technology?

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